Submission Overview
English Honor Societies 2027 Convention—Milwaukee, WI—March 10–13, 2027. Below is a complete map of every academic submission category for the 2027 program, with deadlines, eligibility rules, and links into each step.
Convention Submissions
Four submission types. One portal.
| Category | Eligible | Opens | Due | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers—Critical Essay or Creative Works | Students, Alumni | 09/22/2026 | 10/27/2026 | 12/07/2026 |
| Student Roundtables | Students, Alumni, Faculty | 09/22/2026 | 10/27/2026 | 12/07/2026 |
| Faculty Roundtables | Faculty | 09/22/2026 | 10/27/2026 | 12/07/2026 |
| Research in the Round (RITR) | Students | 09/22/2026 | 10/27/2026 | 12/07/2026 |
How many submissions can I make?
Students
Eligible students include: Sigma Tau Delta active members in good standing, Sigma Kappa Delta members, and Transfer Students as Provisional Members of Sigma Tau Delta.
- One paper in any category: original critical essay, creative nonfiction, poetry collection, or original prose (short story, flash fiction, drama, or screenplay)
- One additional paper on the Common Reader, How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
- One additional roundtable submission
- One additional Research in the Round table host submission
Alumni Members
Alumni members hold an undergraduate degree and are not currently pursuing an advanced degree in English at a school with an active Sigma Tau Delta chapter.
- One paper in any category
- One additional Common Reader paper
- One additional roundtable submission
Faculty Members
Faculty members may only submit Roundtables. Faculty members may submit Student Roundtables where they may serve only as the Roundtable moderator (topics serving all Society members). Faculty members may also submit Faculty Roundtables, which may consist of a mix of faculty and student members and are on topics geared specifically toward an audience of faculty members.
Where to go next
Each submission category has its own detailed submission and evaluation pages. Pick the one that matches your work.
Paper Submission
Critical essays & creative works—guidelines, formatting, and the Common Reader path.
Paper Evaluation Criteria
The rubric judges use to score critical and creative submissions.
Roundtable Submission
Student and Faculty roundtable formats, suggested topics, required information.
RITR Proposal
What Research in the Round is and how to propose a topic as a Table Host.
Submission Keywords
Theme, genre, author, and methodology keyword lists used in the portal.
Presenting at the Convention
What to expect, how to prepare, and how to deliver your accepted work.
Common Reader
Angie Cruz's How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water—the 2027 Common Reader.